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Commentary: Ignoring the humanity of migrants won’t fix migration problems

For five days, “Breaking News” alerts hit my phone repeatedly with updates on the search for a missing submersible. The search for the five-passenger vessel began only days after an overloaded migrant vessel capsized carrying some 750 desperate people bound for Greece.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 5, 2023

Commentary: If we don’t take action on TSA and airport staff shortages, summer travel will be a nightmare

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby sounded off last week, focusing his ire on the Federal Aviation Administration after thunderstorms were deemed the cause of the cancellation of thousands of U.S. flights last Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. While Kirby blamed airport staffing issues, the FAA said staffing limitations did not play…

Chicago Tribune · Jul 5, 2023

Oscar Colás is back with the Chicago White Sox after ‘working harder’ in the minors on pregame preparation

CHICAGO -- Oscar Colás learned a lot about major-league pitching during his first stint with the Chicago White Sox.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 5, 2023

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A wild 11-inning win slows a Chicago Cubs slide that featured jet lag, air pollution, rain delays — and on-field breakdowns

MILWAUKEE — In one of the wildest games of the year, the Chicago Cubs wound up with a 7-6, 11-inning, Fourth of July win Tuesday over the Milwaukee Brewers.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 5, 2023

With wildfire smoke and pollution, some want end to neighborhood fireworks: ‘It should be a no-brainer’

Every summer, some Winnemac Park residents await the Fourth of July with dread. The unofficial — and illegal — fireworks show that takes place in the park every year can upset those with post-traumatic stress disorder, pets and children, neighbors said.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 4, 2023

Highland Park set to remember Fourth of July parade shooting, victims

Silence is set to spread across Highland Park at 10:14 a.m. Tuesday to mark the moment one year ago when a gunman opened fire at the city’s Fourth of July parade.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 4, 2023

Editorial: Through the smoky air, the impact of drought clouds the Midwest

Finally, some rain.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 4, 2023

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NASCAR in Chicago was ‘a commercial for the city,’ but is it worthy of a 2024 repeat?

CHICAGO — The NASCAR Chicago street race was shaping up to be a disaster.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 4, 2023

Paul Sullivan: In ‘must-win’ game in divisional series, Cubs suffer devastating loss in front of Chicago-centric Milwaukee crowd

MILWAUKEE — The Chicago Cubs were greeted by a large contingent of fans Monday in their first trip to the ballpark formerly known as Miller Park.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 3, 2023

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GEOQUIZ: What is the newest national park in the U.S.?

Chicago Tribune · Jul 3, 2023

Highland Park, a year later: Use of state’s ‘red flag’ gun laws jumps in wake of parade killings

In the immediate aftermath of last year’s mass shooting at Highland Park’s Fourth of July parade came the expected questions when such a tragedy unfolds: Who was the gunman? Where had his weapon come from?

Chicago Tribune · Jul 3, 2023

Editorial: A GOP bill offers Illinois teens serving long prison terms a second chance. It should become law

Newspapers and broadcasts teem with stories about teens and young adults committing crimes — many of them horrible and violent. Justice demands a fair trial, and if juries convict, then the appropriate sentence must be meted out. If the crime is heinous enough to warrant a longer sentence, so be…

Chicago Tribune · Jul 3, 2023

Paul Sullivan: Despite a rain delay and safety concerns, the 1st NASCAR Chicago Street Race is anything but dull

CHICAGO — The deluge that began Saturday night continued Sunday morning as NASCAR drivers awoke and prepared for the inaugural Chicago Street Race.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 3, 2023

Michael Kopech heads to the IL as the Chicago White Sox salvage the finale of their series in Oakland

OAKLAND, Calif. — Sunday was Michael Kopech’s turn in the Chicago White Sox rotation.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 3, 2023

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Chicago Tribune · Jul 2, 2023

Hall of fame rock disc jockey Dick Biondi dead at 90

Legendary Chicago rock disc jockey and personality Richard “Dick” Biondi died earlier this week, WLS-AM 890 announced on Facebook Saturday night. He was 90.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 2, 2023

A balk, an infield hit and an error doom White Sox in another brutal loss in Oakland, 7-6 in 10 innings

OAKLAND, Calif. — The Chicago White Sox had a two-run lead with two outs in the eighth inning against the team with the worst record in baseball.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 2, 2023

NASCAR fans rev up for Chicago Street Race

CHICAGO — On NASCAR race day Saturday, Chicago native Aaron Moy stood alongside Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain decked out head-to-toe in NASCAR gear, complete with a checkered shirt and “DuPont Motorsports hat” with racing flags sticking out of it.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 1, 2023

Coach/GM James Wade leaves Sky at midseason to join Raptors coaching staff

CHICAGO — Chicago Sky coach and general manager James Wade resigned from the team Saturday to accept an assistant coaching position with the NBA’s Toronto Raptors, leaving the WNBA franchise reeling in the midst of a rebuilding season.

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Chicago Tribune · Jul 1, 2023

Commentary: Critics of affirmative action won a Supreme Court victory. But diversity unquestionably matters

The campaign against affirmative action has reduced the complicated process of college admissions to a simple and highly inaccurate sound bite: Black and brown students are being admitted over higher-achieving white and Asian American applicants. Ascribed a flawed essence, affirmative action has become easier to reject.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 1, 2023

Editorial: After the Supreme Court decision, schools still have tools to build a diverse class

The decision of the U.S. Supreme Court that Harvard University and the University of North Carolina’s use of race in admissions decisions violates the 14th Amendment came as no surprise. Not to us, and not to most anyone who works in or around colleges and universities, which long have known…

Chicago Tribune · Jul 1, 2023

Jevon Carter joins Bulls on 3-year deal, while Coby White and Andre Drummond return

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bulls brought in their first new player of the summer when NBA free agency opened Friday, signing guard Jevon Carter to a three-year deal, according to a report by ESPN.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 1, 2023

Justin Steele dominates again and Nick Madrigal redeems himself after ‘bonehead’ mistake in Cubs’ 10-1 win

CHICAGO — Nick Madrigal and Christopher Morel Madrigal found themselves in manager David Ross’s doghouse Thursday night after head-scratching bunt attempts in the Chicago Cubs’ 3-1 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies.

Chicago Tribune · Jun 30, 2023

Paul Sullivan: NASCAR arrives this weekend — and Bubba Wallace and Tyler Reddick are anxious to see how the ‘good vibes’ will play out

CHICAGO — Drivers will finally get their chance Saturday to check out the Chicago Street Race track, one of the talked-about events on the NASCAR circuit for months.

Chicago Tribune · Jun 30, 2023

Gig drivers for Walmart say they’re forced to compete against bots for deliveries

Chicago-area gig workers who make deliveries for Walmart say the company’s delivery app is being targeted by scammers who use bots to hoard orders on the platform, making it difficult for them to make a living.

Chicago Tribune · Jun 30, 2023

Movie review: ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ has Indy eyeing retirement with minimal benefits — for the audience

Midway through “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” a movie janked up with enough digital effects to rival the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, Harrison Ford gets on a boat. It’s a nice, contemplative scene on a diving vessel, sailing to Athens and piloted by Antonio Banderas. Indy’s traveling, uneasily,…

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